TRX Chest Press

A compound push exercise using a suspension trainer to build chest strength and stability.

How to do it

1. Adjust the suspension trainer handles to mid-calf height.
2. Stand facing away from the anchor point, holding a handle in each hand, arms extended.
3. Lean forward into a plank position, keeping your body straight from head to heels.
4. Lower your chest towards your hands by bending your elbows, maintaining tension in the straps.
5. Press back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms and squeezing your chest.

Tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to maintain a rigid plank.
• Control the eccentric (lowering) phase for better muscle activation.
• Adjust your foot position to modify difficulty: closer to the anchor (more horizontal) is harder, further away (more upright) is easier.
• Ensure your elbows track slightly out and back, not flaring wide.

Muscles

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Front deltoid, Abs, Triceps